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870 42 Street

Brooklyn, NY 11232BBL 3-00925-0035Map

Owner of record: 870 42nd Street Realty LLC

870 42 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1920 in Brooklyn, 11232. It has 16 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is 870 42nd Street Realty LLC. HPD has recorded 244 housing violations here, most recently on April 26, 2026. 4 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 16 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
244
DOB violations
2
ECB violations
5
HPD complaints
226

What to know

Concern
2 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Apr 26, 2026

Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.

Good
No unpaid ECB fines

No balance due on recent ECB violations.

Rent stabilization

Rent-stabilized units in 2024
16
About 100% of the building's 16 apartments

Counts come from owners' rent-stabilization filings shown on NYC Department of Finance tax bills, as extracted by JustFix. They tell you a building has stabilized apartments, not which ones.

Stabilized units by tax-bill year

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 244

  • B

    Fire egress defective. remove the obstruction in fireproof passageway furniture, construction material, plywood and wood planks at building front at south

    Apr 26, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of free standing radiator at public hall, 1st story

    Apr 26, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post a proper notice regarding rent stabilization law, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a conspicuous location within the common area at the buildings entrance. for more information about signage requirements, please visit: https://www.nyc.gov/site/hpd/services-and-information/required-signage.page

    Apr 26, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of firniture and baby strollers at public hall, 1st story

    Apr 14, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 11, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 14, 2025 · Apt 11

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 11, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 14, 2025 · Apt 11

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Remove device preventing door from being self-closing wood wedge placed at building entrance door

    May 24, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing radiator shuttof valve handle at east wall at public hall, 1st story

    May 24, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective heavy duty lock and assembly at building entrance door , 1st story

    Dec 15, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of flower pots 3rd story balcony at building front at fire escape

    Dec 15, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective not fireproof door at vestibule entrance at public hall, 1st story

    Dec 15, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove device preventing door from being self-closing permanent door stopper hook and eye at vestibule door at public hall, 1st story

    Dec 15, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove device preventing door from being self-closing permanent door stopper hook and eye at building entrance door , 1st story

    Dec 15, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at building entrance door , 1st story

    Dec 15, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at building entrance door , 1st story

    Nov 1, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of plexiglass at building entrance door at public hall, 1st story

    Oct 11, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Provide glass at building entrance door at public hall, 1st story

    Oct 11, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Remove device preventing door from being self-closing consisting of a rope at public hall, 1st story

    Oct 11, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide sufficient, proper and separate metal receptacles for the deposit of garbage, rubbish and other waste material and arrange for collection and disposal of such material.

    May 14, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the at south yard

    May 14, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at building front at public hall, 1st story

    Nov 7, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of bicycle and household items at public hall, 1st story

    Nov 7, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected at public hall, 1st story

    Oct 16, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story

    Oct 16, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at public hall, 1st story

    Oct 16, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective leading to south yard at public hall, 1st story

    Oct 16, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes flower pots at building front at fire escape, 3rd story

    Oct 16, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective due to inoperable hinges at the fire exit door in the bulkhead

    Aug 21, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of chair, garbage bags and beer bottles in the bulkhead at public hall stairs

    Aug 21, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of discarded free standing radiator at public hall, 4th story

    Aug 21, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of sheetrock and 5 gallon buckets at public hall, 3rd story

    Aug 21, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of sheetrock, strollers and wood at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 21, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Remove device preventing door from being self-closing due to a piece of wood wedged to the bottom of the door entrance to the building

    Aug 21, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Certify compliance with lead-based paint hazard control requirements during period of unit vacancy by submitting required supporting documentation and affidavits for apartment located at apt 2, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Jun 26, 2022 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Certify compliance with lead-based paint hazard control requirements during period of unit vacancy by submitting required supporting documentation and affidavits for apartment located at apt 12, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Jun 26, 2022 · Apt 12

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Certify compliance with lead-based paint hazard control requirements during period of unit vacancy by submitting required supporting documentation and affidavits for apartment located at apt 9, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 26, 2022 · Apt 9

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Certify compliance with lead-based paint hazard control requirements during period of unit vacancy by submitting required supporting documentation and affidavits for apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 26, 2022 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Correct failure to notify occupants and/or to investigate lead-based paint hazards.

    Apr 28, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Correct failure to provide to the department within 45 days of demand all records required to be maintained by owner pursuant to local law 1 of 2004 related to lead-based paint notices, inspections and remediation/abatement activities.

    Apr 28, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.

    Feb 22, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Code: arrange and make self-closing the doors at vestibule at public hall, 1st story

    Oct 27, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Cleanse to the satisfaction of this department the mold on calking around bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 11, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 27, 2021 · Apt 11

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective water supply pipe at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 11, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 27, 2021 · Apt 11

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the east yard

    Oct 27, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective glass pane at vestibule door at public hall, 1st story

    Oct 27, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of ladders at public hall, 1st story

    Oct 27, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood window frame at upper sash at the intermediate landing at east wall at public hall stairs, 2nd story

    Oct 27, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Code: arrange and make self-closing the doors ... in the entrance located at apt 11, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 27, 2021 · Apt 11

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of furniture at public hall, 3rd story

    Oct 27, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    And dept. rules and regulations. scrape and remove rust scales and paint with 2 coats of paint all parts and components on all stories, stack at south, building rear at fire escape

    Oct 27, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 2

  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 31, 2005

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Sep 16, 1997

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 5

  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner. observed at exposure 1(front) & 3(rear) & interior hallway & landings miscellaneous household items partial obstructing creating potential tripping hazard

    Aug 14, 2026

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Pedestrian protection does not meet code specifications. at time of inspection at job# 622189 observed at expo 1 a sidewalk shed parapet panels missing 10' section at right side & 5 feet to extend for creating

    Aug 14, 2026 · Penalty $2,400

    Active
  • Class - 2

    At time of inspection, observed sidewalk shed in place installed at exp# 1. but not maintained as per code. shed was not extended a minimum of five feet beyond both sides of the building, the parapet was damage

    Jul 1, 2026 · Penalty $2,400

    Active
  • Class - 2

    At the time of inspection, a sidewalk shed was observed installed at exposure 1. review of department records indicates no active permit on file for the installed sidewalk shed, contrary to code requirements.

    Jul 1, 2026 · Penalty $1,250

    Active
  • Class - 3

    Failure to provide access to boiler for inspection hmc27-2033;boiler room access sign reads apt# 3@864 42 st i went rang the bell and knocked on the apt door no response i called the # displayed message said no

    Dec 28, 2022

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 25, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

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    Apr 25, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

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    Apr 12, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
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    Apr 12, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

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    Apr 9, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

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    Apr 9, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

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    Oct 16, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

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    Oct 14, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

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    Oct 13, 2025 · Apt 11

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

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    Oct 13, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
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  • Heat/hot water

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    May 23, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

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    May 23, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

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    Dec 13, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

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    Dec 13, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

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    Oct 11, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

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    May 13, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

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    May 13, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

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    May 13, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

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    May 13, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

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    May 5, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

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    Apr 25, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

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    Apr 25, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

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    Apr 13, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

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    Nov 25, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

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    Nov 3, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

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    Oct 14, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

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    Apr 27, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 19, 2023 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 28, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Oct 19, 2021 · Apt 11

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Oct 19, 2021 · Apt 11

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Oct 19, 2021 · Apt 11

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Oct 19, 2021 · Apt 11

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 15, 2020 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 30, 2020 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Sep 30, 2019 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 30, 2019 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Safety

    Window guard broken/missing

    Sep 30, 2019 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    May 14, 2019 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    May 13, 2019 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

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    May 13, 2019 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

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    May 13, 2019 · Apt 19

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

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    May 5, 2019 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

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    May 5, 2019 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

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    May 4, 2019 · Apt 8

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

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    Apr 29, 2019 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

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    Apr 28, 2019 · Apt 16

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

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    Apr 18, 2019 · Apt 16

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

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    Apr 11, 2019 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 10, 2019 · Apt BLDG

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

Building details

Building type
Walk-up apartment building (C1)
Year built
1920
Floors
4
Residential units
16
Building area
11,700 ft²
Lot area
4,007 ft²
Zoning
R6
Community board
312
Council district
38
Block / lot
925 / 35
Assessed value
$246,600
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #323914, last renewed Aug 12, 2025.

Questions about 870 42 Street

Who owns 870 42 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 870 42nd Street Realty LLC.

Does 870 42 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 244 housing violations at this property.

Is 870 42 Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 16 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 16 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 870 42 Street built?

City records list 1920 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 870 42 Street?

It has 16 residential units.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.